Sale fly-half George Ford says he is more motivated than ever to enjoy glory in a European competition.
Ford, 29, has twice been a beaten finalist in the Challenge Cup, losing with Bath in 2014 and his previous club, Leicester, in 2021.
“I’d love to lift the Heineken Cup” said Ford, who is due back in late December from a ruptured Achilles sustained guiding Tigers to victory in last season’s Premiership final.
“It’s one of the more difficult tournaments to win. If you do give yourself a chance to get to the knockout stages, you want to take it there and then.
“I’ve tasted defeat in the final...